Nikki Melvin - Flight Centre Dannevirke

30/10/2022

Seminyak Beach at sunset is one of my favourite places! Bali has options for any traveler - cheap and cheerful up to the most amazing 5 star resorts. I have stayed in both and just love what Bali has to offer single travelers, couples or families.

For those thinking about Bali for 2023, direct flights are back from March 2023 and will go quick once released! Message me if you would like a quote on a Bali holiday for next year.

13/10/2022

Where could you go? Be in to win a $10,000 dream getaway when you apply* & are approved for a Flight Centre Mastercard! ✈️🌍

Flight Centre Mastercard is the perfect travel companion, and you’ll love the world of benefits including earning Flight Centre Rewards. 🤩

Ends 10 November 2022. *Lending criteria, $50 annual Account Fee, fees, Ts&Cs apply. Promotional T&Cs apply.

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12/10/2022

Have you been to Vietnam? If not, you better add it to your travel wish list! From big cities like Ho Chi Minh to remote regions like Sapa, you'll never run out of places to explore. ❤️🇻🇳

Here are some of our favourites:

1. Walk the Golden bridge in the Bà Nà Hills of Da Nang. We bet that's the most epic bridge you'll ever get to see! 👐

2. Have breakfast at the famous Cai Be floating market on the Mekong River close to Ho Chi Minh City. 🥭

3. Explore Son Doong Cave, a UNESCO Heritage Site in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and one of the largest caves in the world! 🤩

4. Hunt the Ban Gioc - Detian waterfalls at the border between Vietnam and China. 💦

5. Check out the imperial city of Hue which used to be Vietnam's capital, including the palaces where the imperial family used to live, as well as beautiful gardens and shrines. This is one stop you certainly don't want to miss on your Vietnam trip. ⛩️

6. Visit Po Nagar Temple located only a few minutes’ drive from the city of Nha Trang. Hot tip: the annual Thap Ba Festival held at the end of April is the best time to visit Po Nagar with people from all parts of the country gathering to honour Po InoNogar, the Goddess of the region. 🛕

7. Take a cruise around Halong Bay in the Quảng Ninh province and admire the incredible rock formations. Or for something different, take a scenic flight over the bay and see the sights from above! ⛵

8. Climb up Lady Buddha in Da Nang, the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam! Trust us, the spectacular views from the top are well worth the effort. 🙏🏻

9. Escape to Phu Quoc Island for a few days of adventure or relaxation! Located in Southern Vietnam, this tropical island famous for its untouched beauty caters for all budgets and travel styles. 🏝️

10. Hop on the train from Lao Cai and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Sapa's picturesque villages and steep rice terraces. 🚂

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11/10/2022

Who's keen for some adventure time in Bali? Well, pack your togs because we're taking you to paradise from only $1299*pp return! Can you Bali-ve it? 😍🌴

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👉 T&Cs apply. Departs Auckland. Hurry, sale ends 31 Oct 22!

11/10/2022

*T&Cs apply, ends 23 Oct 22

09/10/2022

09/10/2022

After time away from the travel industry, I returned to what I love as a Travel Agent for Flight Centre.

I work remotely in the Dannevirke district and as such I am available to come to you or catch up for a coffee at your convenience to talk all things travel.

Give me a call or flick me an email and I'll be happy to help.

11/03/2020

"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you" - Anthony Bourdain

A very true quote! I have been very lucky in my life to have had some amazing travel experiences both on my own and with my family. My passion for travel is something that I love to share with friends, family and customers - the memories last a lifetime!

One of my most memorable experiences was when my husband and I were given the opportunity to travel to Gallipoli for the 100th Year Commemoration of ANZAC Day. As it was a few months after our wedding, we decided to extend the trip for our honeymoon.

We set off from London, travelling by Campervan from UK through France and Italy. There is no better way to experience a country than having the flexibility to pull off the main road and visit the small villages and meet the locals. If driving on the opposite side of the road at speeds of up to 130km/h is not your style, incorporate rail travel as an alternative to flying between the major cities - you won't regret it!

We then flew across to Greece to stay in Athens which quickly became one of my favourite places to visit! The history and diversity of the city, the sights, sounds and smells and the lovely people all combine to create a memory that will be with me forever.

Gallipoli and Istanbul were the last leg of our 4 week trip away and it was the most moving and rewarding part to our holiday. There will never be another year like 2015 (Commemoration year) and the experience that we were a part of, but every year Kiwis and Australians take part in the dawn service and experience a special moment in our shared history.

Photo: This is our little home away from home! Wicked Campers were amazing and the van was clean and tidy and brand new! It was left hand drive and manual which initially took some getting used to, but we were soon flying down the freeways on our way through France. We are parked outside the Arras Tunnels - a must for any history buff as we explored the underground tunnels of NZ Soliders during WWI

10/03/2020

Bali is one of my favourite places to visit! I have done cheap and cheerful right up to 5⭐️.

Bali is an amazing place to holiday for all ages, from couples and groups to families looking for a great priced escape.

It is so much more than shopping at the local markets and although you can snap up a bargain, I have a number of recommended activities that will get you out and about to experience more.

*T&Cs apply, ends 11 Mar 2020.

25/02/2020

25/02/2020

25/02/2020